Listen "Beyond the Major: The Path You Create"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode of UMBC Careers Unleashed, host Isaiah sits down with UMBC student Anna Kim, who is designing her own path through an individualized major focused on Decision Neuroscience. If you’ve ever wondered how to build a college journey around your passions, this conversation is for you.Anna opens up about discovering her interests through real-world experiences, navigating campus life as a commuter, and building confidence through clubs, community, and on-campus jobs. She shares how involvement in organizations like Mock Trial helped shape her identity, skill set, and long-term career goals.Whether you’re an INDS student, undecided on your major, or figuring out how your experiences connect to future opportunities, this episode is filled with practical insights and Retriever-tested advice to help you move forward with clarity and purpose.Follow Anna on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-kim-538b2a176Individualized Studies Major: https://inds.umbc.edu/Timestamps:0:00 – Welcome Retrievers!1:18 – Career Controversy5:00 – Working on Campus11:35 – Why Neuroscience?27:56 – Bye Retrievers!Keywords:#UMBC #IndividualizedMajor #DecisionNeuroscience #CollegePath #StudentLife #CampusJobs #MockTrial #CollegeStudentTips #DiscoverYourPassion #CareerAdvice @umbc
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